Announcements
Student in Guo Laboratory Awarded Prestigious Travel Award
Salvi Singh an MS student in Computer Science from the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at WVU who works in the Laboratory of Dr. Lan Guo, as a Research Assistant was awarded the NSF Travel Award for her presentation at the 9th ACM Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Health Informatics (ACM BCB 2018). The title of her presentation was: Genet-CNV: Boolean Implication Networks for Modelling Genome-Wide Co-occurrence of DNA Copy Number Variations: Ms. Singh, working with her mentor Lan Guo, Ph.D. uses an algorithm to detect DNA copy number variation networks that may be important for lung cancers. Her current research focuses on identifying genes that may be drivers in lung cancer initiation and metastasis.
WVU in the News: Public health researcher discusses barriers to syringe exchange programs
WVU School Associate Professor Steve Davis recently spoke with WV Public Broadcasting's Roxy Todd about his recent study that reveals the fear of arrest may be preventing some people from using syringe exchanges. Listen to the interview online.
Dr. Art Jacknowitz HSC Memorial Service and Reception
A memorial service for Dr. Art Jacknowitz, professor emeritus in the WVU School of Pharmacy and friend and mentor to many in the WVU Community, will be held on June 7 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in the HSC Pathology Amphitheater, Room 2118. A reception will immediately follow in the HSC Pylons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
From Clay Marsh: WVU firmly supports vaccinating children and adults
West Virginia University and its Health Sciences schools support evidence-based vaccination of children and adults as supported by every governing health body of children and of our population.
Rescheduled: 2019 Health Sciences Day at the Monongalia County Ballpark
Fans with tickets for the WVU vs. Penn State game that was originally scheduled for April 23 and canceled due to weather may exchange their tickets for the WVU vs. George Washington game set for May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
WVU Public Health Commencement features nationally known fire chief fighting opioid epidemic
Known across the country for her pioneering efforts in fighting the opioid epidemic, Huntington fire chief Jan Rader delivered the keynote address at the WVU School of Public Health's commencement ceremony on May 10, 2019.
Dry cleaning services available at WVU Health Sciences
Massullo's Dry Cleaners has established a satellite location at the WVU Health Sciences Center in room G-249 next to the mail room on the ground floor. A grand opening special of 25 percent off dry cleaning services is being offered May 1-31.
Fellowship prepares graduate to treat challenging oral rehab cases
When West Virginia University School of Dentistry resident Dr. Matthew Harper says he does not care if his work goes unnoticed, he means it.
WVU Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Program Announces open positions
WVU Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Research Training Program
WVU researcher studies bystander behavior in sexual-assault prevention
Carry your keys. Pretend you’re on the phone. Don’t go out alone after dark. People—especially girls and women—receive advice like this every day from friends and family members concerned for their safety. But what if sexual-violence prevention focused less on what potential victims do and more on what potential bystanders do?